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title: "Possibly ignorant question. I should just follow directions and leave…"
description: "Possibly ignorant question. I should just follow directions and leave it at that, but convenience sure is nice. Really hard water here, so I always add a…"
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author: "MicAZ"
published: "2025-08-12T16:30:27.960175Z"
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# Possibly ignorant question. I should just follow directions and leave…

_Posted by MicAZ on 2025-08-12_

Possibly ignorant question. I should just follow directions and leave it at that, but convenience sure is nice. Really hard water here, so I always add a conditioner to the water before watering my plants. Then of course my different fertilizers if it’s that time. I would LOVE to have some gallons premixed but the conditioner and fertilizer both say use directly after mixing. Is this really necessary? The conditioner and/or fertilizer is no good after 24 hours or whatever? Thanks 😣

## 6 comments

### Sunny commented on 2025-08-12

I had a supervisor who got a gallon of fertilized water each week from his wife. He brought it in on Monday and took it home empty for a refill typically on a Friday. He had a pothos suspended from the ceiling in the office with vines that covered the office like a canopy. The fertilizer was good the entire week. The bottle just grew algae inside. I’m not sure of the longevity of water conditioner. 🪴🍀

#### MicAZ replied on 2025-08-12

You know, just one person saying “eh, maybe” is all I need to jump 😂 Maybe I’ll test it on the heartier Pothos first for a while. Thanks!

### YinDeezy commented on 2025-08-12

I premix my nutrients in 2 gallon batches at full strength. I dilute to 30-40ish percent in my watering bottles with tap water. That usually lasts a week or two. I just give the gallons a good shake before mixing. Been working fine for me

#### MicAZ replied on 2025-08-12

You’re my hero!

### Mads commented on 2025-08-12

Also agree that pre-mixing is A-OK. 👍

#### MicAZ replied on 2025-08-13

Thanks!!

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